For the 2026 school year, there are 1,132 private schools belonging to membership associations in New York.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (28% of schools), Other school association(s) (14% of schools) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (14% of schools).
Top-Ranked New York Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)
Membership Association
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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